1862-S $5 MS(PCGS#8293)

Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

2346

Grade

F15

Prix

9 150

Description du lot

A rare offering for an early Frontier era half eagle issue that is seldom encountered in any grade. Attractively original in rich khaki-gold and rose-russet patina, the surfaces are overall smooth with all major design elements clear.<p>The 1862-S has a higher mintage than its identically dated Philadelphia Mint counterpart, 9,500 vs. 4,430 circulation strikes. The reason for this discrepancy is that, while gold coins were withdrawn from commerce in the East and Midwest in late 1861/early 1862, they continued to see active circulation on the West Coast throughout the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. And circulate this issue did, for most 1862-S half eagles have long since been lost with the bulk of the 100 or so coins believed extant well worn and/or impaired. Mint State survivors can be counted on one hand and the present Fine-graded survivor has plenty of bold detail and outstanding originality to offer the discerning Liberty Head gold specialist.